School District of Upper Dublin

Technology Update2010-2011

Explore the relationship between cultural proficiency and the digital learner

Review technology updates for 2010-11 academic school year

Provide an update regarding the technology implications before, during and after HS construction Phase II move

“…is a paradigm shift from viewing cultural differences as problematic to learning how to interact effectively with other cultures” (Lindsey, et.al, 2009)

Culture is inclusive representing all shared characteristics of human description, including age, gender, geography, ancestry, language, history, sexual orientation, faith, and physical, sensory and cognitive ability. (Lindsey, et.al, 2009)

How aware are we of the digital culture?

Are we prepared to educate students of the digital culture?

Do we “tolerate” or “value” the digital culture?

Are we ready to make systematic changes to support the means of 21st century learners and challenge current systematic cultural beliefs?

What are the impacts of understanding cultural proficiency as it is related to instructional technology?

◦ Students will benefit in their learning experiences when educated by the culturally proficient whom have an understanding of the cacophony of diverse cultures which exist in their schools settings (Lindsey, et.al, 2009).

Go to: www.udwikitraining.wikispaces.com

Click on discussion board and respond to prompt after reading the Marc Prensky article

Respond to two other teacher posts

Computer Labs- UDHS 7, SRMS 3, ES 1

Laptop Cart/Library Use LCD Multimedia Projectors (filters) Printers Networked/Laser & Copiers Wireless- UDHS Laptops

Building Hardware/Software Standpoint◦ 21st Century fixed classrooms:

FWES- 6 newly outfitted classes, Ladybug document cameras (PTO funded)

JES- 16 newly outfitted classes (PTO funded) MGES- currently working with PTO

◦ Network infrastructure: District MDF upgraded PIX firewall, SAN, Windows

server SRMS network upgrade of MD/IDF switching 10/100 to

10/100/1000= 1 GIG of speed (recycled to standby ports)

UDHS gaining IDFs to power data, CCTV, PoE for wireless solutions

Building Hardware/Software Standpoint◦ Computer replacement

60-70% Computer/Library labs NComputing/virtual solutions separates

desktop PC environment from physical machines to a consolidated client server model resulting in remote hosting via a thin client device

Network Hardware/Software Standpoint◦Upgraded Outlook Exchange- esignature◦Upgraded Microsoft Office Suite 2003-2007◦Upgraded Windows server ◦Continue to virtualize servers/SAN◦Expanding eSchoolPlus capacities

(discipline/progress reports)- Peter Velocci (pvelocci@udsd.org)

◦SchoolMessenger◦CFF Wikispace for resources

Available Command Prompts

Contact your building technology representative (see list)

He/she will assist in troubleshooting He/she will place ticket in Track-It Do not email TMS directly Webpage changes- jtrantas@udsd.org Avoid technical issues through preventative

maintenance

Working in your groups, view the resources provided below as well as any materials you have found on the web, and develop a wikipage that addresses the following two questions (see next slide)

News Article:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38789410/from/toolbar

Video Clip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQKBizT6goQ

1. What are the pros and cons regarding social networking and the educator/education?

2. Create a list of tips for teachers regarding on-line social etiquette and professionalism.

Design your page using any wiki tools available. Include responses to the questions in any format you desire.